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World Cup fever in Steveston

Mike Cavers, dressed as a British bobby, and soccer fan Craig Todd ham it up at Steveston Barbers during the England-Italy World Cup tilt.

— image credit: Amanda Oye

Their team may have lost, but those who came out to Steveston Barbers to gather around a couple of televisions and watch as England played Italy in the World Cup last Saturday afternoon were not disappointed by the festivities.

Ecstatic to host a party for the community to come together for England Day, part of World Cup Steveston, the barber shop went all out.

There were British cars parked in front of the shop, British flags hanging up all around, British food, an actor dressed up as a British bobby and of course, British jerseys worn by many of the fans who came out to cheer their team on.

“It’s about passion … your heart has to be in it,” Mackelworth said.

People piled into the shop to watch the game, while a huge crowed spilled out onto the sidewalk and crowded together under tents to watch a television that had been set up outside for the occasion.

A lot of people came together to make the event a success.

“The effort the community has put in is a win,” Mackelworth said.

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